TV series
El Chema
2016–2017, Spanish, on Telemundo. Created by Luis Zelkowicz.
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 85
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 757 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
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The Roku Channel
NBCAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E84: Episode 84
Aired 3 April 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Luis ZelkowiczCreator
- Mauricio OchmannJosé María 'Chema' Venegas85 · 85 ep
- Julio BrachoDon Ricardo Almenar Paiva · 85 ep
- Itatí CantoralBlanca · 85 ep
- Fernando NoriegaEutimio 'Rojo' Flores · 85 ep
- Arcelia RamírezElvira Mendivil · 85 ep
- Sergio BasañezTobías Clark · 85 ep
- Alejandro SpeitzerDon Ricardo Almenar Paiva (joven) · 85 ep
- Scarlet GruberBlanca Joven · 85 ep
- Jorge Luis MorenoVíctor Casillas Jr. · 85 ep
- Iván TamayoJorge Elías Salazar · 85 ep
- Isela VegaCelia · 85 ep
- Rafael AmayaAurelio Casillas · 85 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 December 2016
- Last aired
- 3 April 2017
- Network
- Telemundo
- Language
- Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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El Chema: quick answers
Is El Chema worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 757 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of El Chema are there?
El Chema has 2 seasons and 85 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is El Chema finished?
Yes. El Chema ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch El Chema?
El Chema is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
Is El Chema suitable for kids?
El Chema is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like El Chema?
If you liked El Chema, try Power Book IV: Force, El Inmortal: Gangs of Madrid, Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord.
Who created El Chema?
El Chema was created by Luis Zelkowicz and stars Mauricio Ochmann, Julio Bracho, Itatí Cantoral.